The visitor will go through a real life experience as he is invited to make his own cheese and in discovering the history of an old worldly known cheese-dairy. Our type of visit is unique in Canada, and our participatory approach enables the visitors to live a memorable experience.
Founded in 1895 by Adélard Perron, the Perron Old Cheese Factory was built according to the government standards of its time. It was part of a vast network of artisanal cheese dairies that shaped the rural landscape of Québec. In 1897, there were more than 1,266 such dairies across the province.
Today, it stands as the last authentic representative of these old-time cheese dairies still standing. True to its original architecture and historic atmosphere, it eloquently bears witness to traditional know-how and to the economic importance of the cheese industry in rural communities at the end of the 19th century.
Thanks to its unique character and exceptional historical value, the cheese factory was designated an Exceptional Historical Monument in October 1989 by the Québec Ministry of Culture. This official recognition confirms its essential role in preserving collective memory and Québec’s agri-food heritage.
The museum will open for group bookings of 10 people or more, offering a guided visit, cheese tasting, and butter making workshop. Contact us to find out more!
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